Firework injuries feared as Odessa doctors brace for weekend
MCHER emergency physicians predict a weekend rise in fireworks injuries with 75 to 100 ER visits possible. Dr. David Spear cites burns eye injuries and ruptured eardrums, noting adolescents and drunken men as high risk. Odessa fire officials urge supervision, safety gear, and legal fireworks use on private property with owner permission.
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County insurance records under review amid Brazeal suspension
Simmons reports Ector County insurance advisory committee will oversee the self funded plan while insurance department head Regenia Brazeal is suspended. The probe follows discovery that Connie Todd was covered under the county policy after Tom Todd left office and premiums lapsed for 22 months. The panel will meet weekly to set procedures, review outstanding payments, and determine steps the county must take.
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Pecos Rodeo Draws Fans as Town Hosts Historic Event
The Pecos rodeo, oldest in the country dating to 1883, runs through Saturday with PRCA sanctioned events. Reserve tickets cost 8 dollars for Friday and 10 dollars for Saturday, children under 10 free, and locals report full hotels as visitors flood Pecos and nearby Odessa/Midland.
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Schwarzenegger in Japan promotes Terminator 3 amid governor speculation
Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Tokyo to promote Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines and faced questions about a potential California governor bid. He declined to comment on political ambitions, saying the timing was not right, while noting he may run if a recall ballot qualifies. The 55 year old planned only a brief 36 hour stop before heading to Iraq for a Fourth of July screening for U.S. troops. In Venice, Hepburn era notes, and Jack Osbourne checks into rehab after alcohol and drug issues. he attributed epiphany to friends and life, seeking change.
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Venice Film Fest to honor Hepburn with Summertime restoration
Rome reporters say the Venice Film Festival will honor Katharine Hepburn by screening a restored copy of the 1955 drama Summertime. The film, directed by David Lean, follows a New York housewife’s voyage to Venice seeking romance and personal awakening.
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Odessa Independence Day Parade Announces Big Fireworks Show
The parade begins at the south entrance of Odessa College and ends at the ECISD administration building near Ninth Street. An estimated 20 000 attended last year and this year expects a peak crowd around 9 30 p m with six bands on two stages. Performers include Buddy and Tina Wright Luscious Funk Nueva Generacion Los Papiz The Shades and Little Joe y La Familia. Food vendors offer ice cream cotton candy roasted corn and fajitas while kids enjoy a sand pit face painting balloons and water games. Military veterans will be saluted before the fireworks.
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The Kennedy Curse and Politics Yet to Sell
A satirical roundup touches on a Kennedy biography amid witchcraft headlines, Democratic fund-raising, global warming cautions, Liberia troop queries, Iran immunity, North Korea threats, and Hollywood humor with Argus Hamilton.
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PETA founder’s will envisions posthumous public displays
The Independent reports Ingrid Newkirk, 53, will continue campaigning after death. Her will allegedly details posthumous acts including barbecuing part of her body, turning feet into ornaments, skin into leather, eyes mounted for EPA head, and a Ringling Brothers owner receiving a mounted finger.
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